Idaho State Senate District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ron Taylor Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Ron Taylor (Democratic) won by 1.6 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Ron Taylor (Democratic) won by 3.3 points, 2022Michelle Stennett (Democratic) won by 12.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,651
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon TaylorWon Democratic 10,31945.6% RepublicanLaurie Lickley Republican 9,95243.9% IndependentKala Tate Independent 2,38010.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,721
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon TaylorWon Democratic 8,11751.6% RepublicanLaurie Lickley Republican 7,60448.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,810
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,29156.4% RepublicanEric Parker Republican 9,51943.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,862
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,09459.9% RepublicanJulie Lynn Republican 6,76840.1%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,651
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon TaylorWon Democratic 10,31945.6% RepublicanLaurie Lickley Republican 9,95243.9% IndependentKala Tate Independent 2,38010.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,721
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon TaylorWon Democratic 8,11751.6% RepublicanLaurie Lickley Republican 7,60448.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,810
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,29156.4% RepublicanEric Parker Republican 9,51943.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,862
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,09459.9% RepublicanJulie Lynn Republican 6,76840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,333
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,47057.1% RepublicanDale Ewersen Republican 7,86342.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,729
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,47558.7% RepublicanDale Ewersen Republican 5,25441.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,799
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle StennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,799100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,560
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean L. CameronWon(incumbent) Republican 8,560100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,702
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean L. CameronWon(incumbent) Republican 9,70470.8% DemocraticScott F. McClure Democratic 3,99829.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,678
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean L. CameronWon(incumbent) Republican 8,678100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,788
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean L. CameronWon(incumbent) Republican 11,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,749
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean L. CameronWon(incumbent) Republican 6,94371.2% DemocraticDouglas S. Jones Democratic 2,80628.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,739
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon M. BurtenshawWon(incumbent) Republican 11,739100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,894
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon M. BurtenshawWon(incumbent) Republican 9,894100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,896
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon M. BurtenshawWon Republican 10,96285.0% OtherArnold McMurtrey Other 1,93415.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,167
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex L. FurnessWon(incumbent) Republican 10,167100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,096
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex L. FurnessWon(incumbent) Republican 10,096100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,571
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry T. TwiggsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,571100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,880
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry T. TwiggsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,62251.2% DemocraticIsrael Merrill Democratic 7,25848.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,476
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry T. TwiggsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,82561.0% DemocraticSteven J. Walters Democratic 5,65139.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,981
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry T. TwiggsWon Republican 10,37869.3% DemocraticJerry L. Wellard Democratic 4,60330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,256
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDenton DarringtonWon Republican 4,52954.9% DemocraticRussell Newcomb Democratic 3,72745.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,606
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean VanengelenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,80560.4% DemocraticMarie Hanzel Democratic 3,80139.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,253
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean VanengelenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,17366.7% DemocraticKendall Dayley Democratic 2,08033.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,999
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean VanengelenWon Republican 3,72846.6% DemocraticRobert Saxvik(incumbent) Democratic 3,46643.3% OtherJesse Beutler Other 80510.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,077
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1975)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert SaxvikWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,19852.6% RepublicanJames H. Roper Republican 1,95732.2% OtherGeorge D. Johnson Other 92215.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,045
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert SaxvikWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,55450.5% RepublicanCharles Terhune Republican 3,49149.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,261
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph AllenWon Republican 3,08258.6% DemocraticClifford G. Merrill Democratic 2,17941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,162
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Idaho Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn C. AndreasonWon Republican 3,12350.7% DemocraticRoy Stroschein Democratic 3,03949.3%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Ron TaylorIncumbentDemocratic
- Shaila TateIndependent
- Bryan HydeRepublican
Source: run.voteidaho.gov, dated Oct 28
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Election Wrld. (2026). Idaho State Senate District 26, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/id/senate/26. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026